Skinnastaður weather in January (Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Skinnastaður this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Skinnastaður generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Skinnastaður in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 7 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skinnastaður. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skinnastaður climate page with graphs.

 

Skinnastaður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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